Employment Associate/Senior Associate - Glasgow

Beaumont Legal Recruitment is working with a leading independent Scottish law firm to recruit a Senior Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate for its highly regarded Employment, Immigration and Pensions team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s largest and most experienced employment practices. You will work alongside recognised specialists within a friendly, ambitious and collaborative team that places genuine emphasis on professional development, knowledge-sharing and mutual support.

The team advises clients throughout the UK and internationally, handling complex employment litigation alongside strategic advisory and non-contentious work. Its client base ranges from established commercial organisations and public-sector bodies to growing and owner-managed businesses.

The role

Depending on your experience, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of employment matters and act as a trusted adviser to clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering strategic and commercially focused advice on complex employment and workplace issues
• Leading Employment Tribunal litigation and developing case strategy
• Drafting pleadings and managing correspondence with tribunals, clients and opposing representatives
• Assessing litigation risk and advising clients on resolution and settlement strategy
• Taking witness instructions and drafting or reviewing witness statements
• Conducting and directing legal research on complex and emerging employment-law issues
• Undertaking advocacy at preliminary and substantive Employment Tribunal hearings
• Developing experience before the Employment Appeal Tribunal
• Drafting bespoke contracts of employment, handbooks, policies and procedures
• Advising on TUPE matters and supporting corporate transactions with appropriate warranties and indemnities
• Preparing and delivering client training sessions and workshops
• Contributing to business development, networking and thought-leadership initiatives
• Supporting the development of more junior colleagues where appropriate

About you

You will be a qualified solicitor with at least two years’ PQE and a strong commitment to developing your career in employment law.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Sound technical employment-law knowledge
• Experience managing or supporting Employment Tribunal litigation
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Good advocacy skills or a clear interest in developing them
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach to resolving client issues
• Excellent client-care and relationship-management skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to business development

Candidates at Senior Solicitor, Associate and Senior Associate level will be considered. The scope of the position and level of responsibility can be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience.

What’s on offer

• A salary in the region of £52,000–£75,000, dependent on experience and appointment level
• A competitive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Direct access to experienced and accredited employment-law specialists
• Complex, high-profile and varied work for a broad client base
• Significant Employment Tribunal and advocacy experience
• Regular mentoring, coaching and knowledge-sharing
• Genuine opportunities to develop leadership and supervisory experience
• Support to build your external profile through networking, client engagement, training and thought leadership
• A friendly and collaborative culture where individual contributions are recognised
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression

This position would suit an ambitious employment lawyer looking for high-quality work, greater responsibility and a supportive environment in which to develop their practice and professional profile.

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Beaumont Legal Recruitment.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.